Cole Palmer injury: Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca provides update after England star 'felt something' during Europa Conference League victory over Servette

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has downplayed the severity of Cole Palmer apparent injury after his team's 2-0 win over Servette on Thursday.

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• Palmer went down tunnel holding his leg
• Maresca admits England star was suffering
• Expected to feature against Wolves

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The attacking midfielder was seen heading down the tunnel while holding the back of his leg at full-time after the Conference League win against the Swiss side, sparking fears of a possible injury for the man who scored 25 goals for the Blues in all competitions last season.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  While Maresca says the 22-year-old was struggling with some discomfort, the new manager downplayed the severity of the issue as he expects Palmer to be available for the Stamford Bridge team's next game.

• WHAT MARESCA SAID

  "Cole, he felt something but he looks fine," Maresca said at a press conference. "They have already checked him. He looks fine, he is okay. Hopefully there is no problem and he can be involved in Sunday's game."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR PALMER?

  Palmer will hope to be involved again when the London club visit Wolves in their next Premier League game on Sunday. A week later, they will come up against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge.